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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,778.47, 380,634.29 and 120,743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,778.47, 380,634.29 and 120,743.26 is: 181,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,778.47 : 380,634.29 = 120,743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,778.47/380,634.29 = 120,743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,778.47x = 380,634.29 × 120,743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,778.47x = 45,959,023,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959,023,939.87/253,778.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,098.99

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